News: William F. Harrah College of Hospitality

Professor Nancy Lough standing in front of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
People |

Great places are made of great people. Here are a few who made the news in 2020.

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Business and Community |

As the pandemic tightened its grip on Nevada, the nation, and the world, UNLV responded in ways big and small. Members of the media also turned to UNLV's faculty experts for answers.

Claytee White sits in a chair and gestures toward a woman sitting to her right
Arts and Culture |

A sampling of university experts who sounded off on the year’s monumental movements surrounding race, ethnicity, and gender.

Professor Ashkan Salamat in his lab at U.N.L.V.
Research |

A yearlong collection of UNLV faculty making the news for their discoveries and contributions to the community.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the election, COVID-19, and scientific discovery at UNLV.

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Campus News |

Reasons for hope aren't just confined to UNLV's academic halls. Here are just a few places where 2020 inspired staff and students to find new paths forward.

A woman is reflected in glass
Research |

Three resort stakeholders find an equilibrium in the pandemic.

Marilyn Monroe's crypt at Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles
Research |

The thrill of celebrity encounters doesn't end with their deaths, according to UNLV tourism researcher Marta Soligo.

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Campus News |

Diversity, safety, and success become the foundation for UNLV.

A man sits on bleachers wearing a baseball glove, with a baseball bat resting beside him
People |

William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Alumnus of the Year still drawing on lessons learned as an intern at Bellagio.

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People |

Alumnus Oliver Wu now recruits UNLV students for their career ambition, can-do attitude, and ability to communicate with diverse people.

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Campus News |

College receives $5 million gift from Panda Express co-founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng to support new program in rapidly growing field.